Loyola University Chicago

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University Affiliation - University of Reading

USAC Enrollment Limit - 28

G.P.A Requirement - 2.75 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)

The City of Reading - Reading, population 140,000, is the government seat of the of the Royal County of Berkshire and is situated on the River Thames, 40 miles west of London and about 25 miles southeast of Oxford. The city is a thriving center of commerce and industry. Reading is a blend of old and new , with red brick buildings adjacent to modern commercial buildings. Remains of what was once one of Europe.s larger and richer abbey complexes still stand, and in the Reading museum you can see a collection of Roman antiquities including the famous Silchester Eagle. Some of the most beautiful stretches of the Thames, the Chilterns, and the Bershire Downs are within easy reach. London is easily reached from Reading in less than half and hour by train. The Reading area.s location and attractions have made it home to some of the best-known Brits, such as Beatle Paul McCartney and Sting.

Courses - Required Course Contemporary British Culture and Society (3 credits)

Available courses are too numerous to list. Here is a list of the departments that are believed to be of interest to USAC students. Students are not limited to these departments.

Agricultural Botany
Agricultural and Food Economics
Archaeology
Art
Biochemistry and Physiology
Botany
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Construction Management and Engineering
Economics- Business School for Financial Markets
Engineering
English
Film and Drama
Food Science and Technology
Geography
Geology
History
Horticulture
Linguistic Science
Mathematics
Meteorology
Microbiology
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Typography and Graphic Communication
Zoology

* Contact the USAC central office for a list and description of courses.

* Summer course offerings focus mainly on British literature, theater, film and politics.

Types of Accommodation

• University Residence Halls - There are 15 residence halls offered for housing to USAC students. Each of the residence halls accommodates both men and women. The halls vary in age, size and character, but are all within easy reach of the campus. They also provide a range of study, domestic, and social facilities. Most of the rooms are single bedrooms with shared bathrooms and pantries. Most halls have a dining room serving three meals a day Monday through Friday and two meals a day on weekends. Living in a residence halls costs approximately $600/month, including the 19 meals per week plan

Programs Fees

2007-2008 - $6,980 per semester, $13,960 per year

*Does not include room, board, personal expenses, textbooks, and airfare

Loyola Fees - $1000 for yearlong and semester, $500 for summer

Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)